The PFA Awards evening was supposed to be a celebration. Alexander Isak, brilliant throughout the season, was elected to the Premier League 2024/2025 team of the year by his peers.However, the Swedish...
The PFA Awards evening was supposed to be a celebration. Alexander Isak, brilliant throughout the season, was elected to the Premier League 2024/2025 team of the year by his peers.
However, the Swedish striker was not present at the ceremony, preferring to express himself via a statement published on his Instagram account.
In this message, Isak first wanted to thank his teammates and the entire Newcastle United club for their support. But quickly, the tone changed. The player explained his absence due to the unease related to the current situation.
Here is the complete translation of the statement:
"I am proud to have been recognized by my peers with a place in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year 2024/25.
First and foremost, I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who have supported me throughout the journey.
I am not present at the ceremony tonight. With everything that's going on, it didn't seem right to be there.
I have been silent for a long time, while others spoke out. This silence has allowed some to spread their own version of the facts, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed upon behind closed doors.
The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. Pretending today that these problems are only appearing now is misleading.
When promises are broken and trust is lost, collaboration cannot continue. That's where I am today — and why a change is in the best interest of all, not just for me."
This statement sounds like a point of no return between Alexander Isak and Newcastle. While his future seemed still uncertain, the message is now clear: he is demanding his departure. 🚫💔😬
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
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